8.9.4.23 · A PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

The child(ren) in the 3 yr. old preschool room(s) was/were left unattended when child went to restroom by herself.. Immediate - Director will ensure all children are accompanied by a staff member when going to the restroom. There was a misunderstanding with director walking licensing to check the vehicles and child followed director out of the classroom. Preventative - Classroom will go to the restroom all at once as a group. Monitoring - Director and educator will communicate via text/talk to ensure educators are present when children are going to the restrooms.

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · D WATER AND WASTE

The center does not have hot and cold running water pressure at all sinks. Immediate - Director will submit a work order to have hot water heater turned back on. Director will not have children in infant room until hot water is back. Preventative/minitoring - Director will test water in each room to ensure hot water is working atleast once a month. 04/10/2025 http://www.nmececd.org 4 of 5 2 Steps Ahead LLC 25758113 Building, Ground and Safety Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL

Electrical outlets within reach of children in the Two year old and schoolage rooms are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Immediate - Director will have outlets covered by end of day 4/10/25. Preventative/monitoring -Director will keep additional covers on site to replace when covers going missing. Director will walkthrough classrooms to ensure outlets are covered at least once a week.

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by light bulb out in preschool classroom. Immediate - Center will have lightbulb replaced on or by 1/18/2025. Preventive -Center will conduct semiannual walkthroughs to look for needed repairs. Monitoring -Center will use the ECECD annual checklist when conducting semiannual walkthroughs of the center.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL

Electrical outlets within reach of children in the Infant, Toddler and Schoolage classrooms are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. Immediate - Center will replace missing outlet covers on or by 12/20/2024. Preventive - Center will keep additional/extra-outlet covers on site to replace immediately. Monitoring -Center will include outlet covers in inspection log. Center will also conduct monthly walkthroughs to look for missing outlet covers.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.24 · C ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Center did not provide an evacuation crib. 1. Director will obtain an evacuation crib on or by 10/4/2024. 2. Director will have an emergency crib in classroom at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · A ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS

The center failed to display in a prominent place that is readily visible to parents, staff and visitors the most recent licensing survey. 1. Center will print and post current licensing survey. 2. Center will print and post new surveys after each visit.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · E CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Of the 3 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing the name and telephone number of a physician or emergency medical center authorized by a parent or guardian to contact in case of illness or emergency. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. 1. Center will contact guardian to complete missing information. 2. Center will make sure all new children's enrollment paperwork is completely filled out before having children start. 8.9.4.22.E.2.b.:The name and telephone number of two people in the local area to contact in an emergency when a parent or guardian cannot be reached. Emergency contact numbers must be kept up to date at all times. Finding Of the 3 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing the name and telephone number of two people in the local area to contact in an emergency when a parent or guardian cannot be reached. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with missing information. Corrective Action Plan 1. Center will contact guardian to complete missing information. 2. Center will make sure all new children's enrollment paperwork is completely filled out before having children start. 8.9.4.22.E.1.e.:a copy of the child’s up-to-date immunization record or a public health division approved exemption from the requirement [, a] . A grace period of a maximum of 30 days will be granted for children in foster care, homeless children and youth [;], or at-risk children and youth as determined by the department; Finding Of the 3 children's records reviewed, 1 is/are missing a copy of an up-to-date immunization record or public health division approved exemption. See Children's Records 8.9.4.22 form for the child(ren) with no immunization/exemption. Corrective Action Plan 1. Center will contact guardian to complete missing information. 2. Center will make sure all new children's enrollment paperwork is completely filled out before having children start. 08/07/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 3 of 7 2 Steps Ahead LLC 25758113 Administrative Requirements for Centers: (continued)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · F PERSONNEL RECORDS

From the review of staff records, it was determined that 4 out of 4 staff having direct contact with the children, does/do not have a complete file as required in 8.9.4.22F. See Staff Records 8.9.4.22 form for staff with an incomplete file. 1. Center will use ECECD staff checklist too complete all staff files by 9/7/24. 2. Center will use ECECD staff checklist when hiring staff. Center will also set periodic reminders to check staff files (Semiannually).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.23 · C STAFF/CHILD RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES

The center failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. 3 out of 3 classrooms failed to post the capacity for each activity/interest area. 1. Center has capacities has printed and will post in each room by 8/14/24. 2. Center will conduct monthly walktrhoughs for posting. Services and Care of Children in Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · E LIGHTING, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL

Electrical outlets within reach of children in the school age classroom are not safety outlets and they do not have protective covers. 1. Center will replace outlet covers by end of day 8/7/24. 2. Center will conduct monthly walkthroughs for covers.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · H3 (F)(I)(J)(K)(L) SAFETY COMPLIANCE

An evacuation plan is not posted in the 3 yr. old, School Age 3, and 4 room(s) used by children. 1. Center will complete admin boards to include evacuation plan by 8/14/24. 2. Center will conduct monthly walkthroughs for posting.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · D FAMILY HANDBOOK

The center did not have a parent handbook that included parent handbook that included general information. The following general information needs to be included: celebrating holidays, birthdays and parties, disclosure to parents that the licensee does not have liability or accident insurance coverage, program information (location, license information, days and hours of operation, services offered), name of director and how he/she may be reached, daily schedule. The center's policies and procedures regarding the following need to be included: notification of absence, confidentiality policy, emergency procedures, safety policies, and disaster preparedness plan, which shall include steps for evacuation, relocation and reunification with parents, and individual plans for 06/07/2024 http://www.nmececd.org 2 of 5 2 Steps Ahead LLC 25758113 Personnel (continued) children with special needs, fee credits, if any (e.g. for vacations, absences, etc), health policies (program's policies on admitting sick children, when children can return after an illness, administering medication, and information on common illnesses), field trip policies, fee payment procedures, including penalties for tardiness. 6/7/2024 Director will review parent handbook and include missing information. 7/7/2024 Director will review administrative documents/paperwork quarterly.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.22 · G PERSONNEL HANDBOOK

The center did not have a complete personnel handbook. The following information needs to be included: grievance procedures, procedures for resignation or termination, copy of licensing regulations, health policies related to both child and staff, policy on sexual harassment, confidentially statement, plan for retention of qualified staff, organizational chart, job descriptions of all employees by title, benefits including vacation days, sick leave, professional development days, health insurance, break times, etc., code of conduct, training requirements, career lattice, professional development opportunities, procedures and criteria for performance evaluations. 6/7/2024 Director will review personnel handbook and include missing information. 7/7/2024 Director will review administrative documents/paperwork quarterly. Personnel and Staffing Requirements for Centers:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

8.9.4.29 · A HOUSEKEEPING

The premises are not in good repair as evidenced by missing gate latch.. (6/7/2024) Director has ordered a latch for the gate which will arrive today (6/7/2024) and will place on gate before 6/10/24. (7/7/2024) Director will conduct daily walkthrough's of playground.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.